NCP (SP) chief and former Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday (04 February) said that the new US tariff policy includes provisions allowing export of agricultural products to India, which is a matter of concern for Indian farmers. Talking to reporters in Baramati, Sharad Pawar said that a clear picture of the recent trade agreement between India and America will emerge in the next two days.

Rajya Sabha member Pawar said that we can say something only after the picture becomes clear. However, there is a provision in the India-US tariff agreement announced by the US that allows agricultural exports to India, which is a matter of concern for Indian farmers and the domestic agriculture sector.

Agricultural export can cause loss to local producers- Pawar

He said, “America is a powerful economy and large-scale agricultural exports from there can harm local producers in other countries. I hope that the Indian agricultural sector will be protected.” Meanwhile, Caroline Levitt, press secretary of the White House, the official residence and office of the US President, said in a conversation with reporters, “The President (Donald Trump) has signed another major trade agreement with India. He spoke directly to Prime Minister Modi.

Good relations between India and America- Caroline Levitt

White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt further said, “There are very good relations between the two countries. India is not only committed to stop buying oil from Russia but is also committed to stop buying oil from America. Possibly even from Venezuela, from which we know that America and the American people will now directly benefit.

He said that apart from this, Prime Minister Modi has committed to invest 500 billion dollars in America, which also includes transportation, energy and agricultural products. So this is another great trade deal thanks to President Donald Trump.

Discussions are going on in the political corridors about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur. NCP chief Sharad Pawar has reacted to the question asked about the PM’s visit. He said that it was being demanded that Prime Minister Modi should visit Manipur. It is good that he went there.

Manipur has been struggling with ethnic violence for a long time. PM Modi visited Manipur on Saturday (September 13), during which he gave a big gift to the state. The foundation stone of projects worth about 7 thousand crore rupees was laid. PM Modi said on this occasion that these schemes will make the lives of the people of Manipur, the tribal society living on the hills here.

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– ANI (@ani) September 14, 2025

‘When violence was taking place, PM should have gone’

On the other hand, senior leader and MLA of Sharad Pawar faction, Jayant Patil has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur on Sunday (14 September). He said, “When violence was taking place in Manipur, PM Modi should have gone there. If the PM had gone when Manipur was burning, when the incidents of suicides and rape were coming out, it would have been more appropriate.

PM Modi’s visit to Manipur was very late- Patil

Jayant Patil further said, “PM Modi’s visit to Manipur was very late.” Although he also said that he is right, his departure is right, but I think he should have gone before. “

Hopefully, PM will now take all necessary decisions- Patil

NCP (SP) leader Patil further hoped that the Prime Minister will now take all necessary decisions, so that the situation in Manipur can be normal. He said that in view of the current situation, he is confident that PM Modi will take appropriate steps on all the issues there.